About Global Engagement
Mission
The Office of Global Engagement empowers Georgia Southern students to develop intercultural skills and knowledge that advance their role as global citizens. Guided by the values of Georgia Southern University, the Office of Global Engagement cultivates international collaborations, partnerships, and research opportunities for Georgia Southern Students, faculty, staff, and global partners. The Office of Global Engagement equips the Georgia Southern community to thrive in intercultural environments and to transform the world through exchange programs, virtual exchanges, study abroad, study away, visiting scholars, and internationalizing the curriculum.
Vision
The Office of Global Engagement aspires to raise the international profile of the institution and become a regional leader in the development, implementation, and execution of internationalization activities.
Our Team
The professional staff of the Office of Global Engagement thrive on challenges and strive to create an environment that supports the internationalization efforts of Georgia Southern University and the educational advancement of its students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding local community. By engaging in consistent professional training, Global Engagement staff stay up-to-date with the policies, procedures, regulations, and best practices necessary for facilitating student and faculty support in Experiential Learning (Study Abroad, Study Away, Exchange), Visiting and Exchange International Student & Scholar Services, and all other areas of responsibility.
Use the staff listing below to contact the appropriate individual for addressing your questions. Or use our website to navigate between our online resources.
Ms. Kristin R. Kasting Karam
Director/RO
Veazey Hall Suite 2023 / Gamble Hall Suite 110
912-344-3042 / 912-478-6105
kkaram@georgiasouthern.edu
Ms. Tina L. Parker
Administrative Assistant II/ARO
Veazey Hall Suite 2021
912-478-6105
tparker@georgiasouthern.edu
Kenneth Guerrera
Student Services Coordinator
Veazey Hall Suite 2027
912-478-5668
kguerrera@georgiasouthern.edu
Coming Soon!
Work Study Student
Veazey Hall Suite 2025
 | Coming Soon! Global Education Advises J-1 students & students going abroadVeazey Hall Rm. 2028 Phone: 912-478-5574 Email: |
| Work-Study Student Veazey Hall Room 2021 Phone: (912) 478-0332 Email: |
Contact Us
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Email: globalengagement@georgiasouthern.edu
| Statesboro Campus | Armstrong Campus |
|---|---|
| Location: Veazey Hall 2021 | Location: Gamble Hall 110 |
| Phone: 912-478-6105 | Phone: 912-344-3128 |
| Physical Address: Office of Global Engagement 261 Forest Drive, Veazey Hall, Suite 2021 Statesboro, GA 30458 | Physical Address: Office of Global Engagement 11935 Abercorn St., Gamble Hall 110 Savannah, GA 31419 |
| Mailing Address Office of Global Engagement P.O. Box 8027 Statesboro, GA 30460 | Mailing Address Office of Global Engagement 11935 Abercorn Street P.O. Box 4027 Savannah, GA 31419 |
Emergency Phone Numbers:
After Hours Emergency: 912-655-9748
J-1 students/scholars may call 912-536-5383 for Customs & Border Protection issues occurring during non-work hours.
Public Safety/Campus Police – call 912-478-5234 for campus emergencies or to relay an emergency message to our office during non-work hours.
Last updated: 4/6/2022